CJ Pearson, a 17-year old teen from Atlanta, who is helping local Black-owned businesses that were damaged by violent protesters and rioters.
CJ, who is the founder of an organization called Last Hope USA, started the initiative with hopes to “show that Black lives matter by supporting these Black-owned businesses that were adversely affected by these recent events, and not intentionally,” he told WSBTV.
Wilbourn Sisters Designs, a local fashion boutique, was one of the significantly damaged stores during the protests after George Floyd’s death.
Janice Wilbourn, its owner, was very grateful when CJ gave them a $10,000 check to help rebuild.
CJ says that he is glad to directly help those in need and not just be posting on social media.
